Cilantro Lime Rice

is a bright and fresh rice side dish! This long grain rice is such a popular flavor of lime and cilantro. Very similar to the Chipotle cilantro lime rice you may know and love.

Course Side Dishes

Cuisine Mexican

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings -8

Calories 58kcal

Author Kelsey

Ingredients

1 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 1/2 cups Long Grain White Rice washed
1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
2 1/3 cup Water
1 teaspoon Salt to taste
Zest of One Lime
2 Tablespoons Lime Juice to taste
3/4 cup Cilantro Leaves

Instructions

Start by rinsing your rice in cold water. Drain and set aside.
In a saucepan on the stove add oil on medium heat. Once the oil is hot toss in the rice and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. You want the garlic to become fragrant and a golden brown color to rice. Stir often.
Next add in water, salt and lime zest and bring water to a boil.
Once at a rapid boil, reduce heat to simmer, and leave covered for 10-12 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked.
Stir in lime juice and cilantro, and fluff the cilantro lime rice with a fork.
Serve in burrito bowls, next to Enchiladas, Asian dishes, etc. Season with salt if you feel you want more flavor.

Notes

Rice - If you want you can swap to a different variety of rice. Just cook the rice according to the package.

Cilantro - Add less or more, the choice is up to you. Or if you want to omit the cilantro go right ahead.

Storing - You can store your rice for 3-5 days in the fridge. When you reheat you can add a splash of water to moisten the rice if it seems dry.

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